In a troubling coincidence, a new case of stolen data has emerged in Milan, while excerpts from Bruno Vespa’s forthcoming book, Hitler e Mussolini. L’idillio fatale che sconvolse l’Europa, highlight an interview with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding the banking scandal involving the Bitonto banker. Meloni expressed her expectation that the judiciary would thoroughly investigate the matter, emphasizing that “at best, this operation was rooted in extortion and blackmail, while at worst, we are facing a crime of subversion. No rule of law can tolerate such actions.” She further stated that the dossier campaign against her began during the final days of Mario Draghi’s government, as it became apparent that she could assume power.
In the interview, Vespa probed Meloni about the intense scrutiny directed toward her sister, Arianna, who has been the most surveilled individual by the Bari banker. Meloni recounted that upon hearing the news, her sister sent her a screenshot of her bank statement showing a balance of just €2,100, humorously noting, “If they had asked me, I would have told them how much I had in my account.” However, the Prime Minister reflected more seriously on the situation, asserting that the targeting of her sister reflects an attempt to undermine her. “Attacking her is like attacking me. Unfortunately for them, they are dealing with someone who has no skeletons in her closet,” Meloni concluded.
As Meloni raises alarms about potential subversion, Milan prosecutor Francesco De Tommasi underscores the serious implications of this emerging investigation into a black market for confidential data. He warned that the individuals involved pose a significant threat to the country’s democracy, highlighting the dangers of illegal dossier activities. De Tommasi emphasized that these entities are creating parallel databases and circulating sensitive and secret information indiscriminately, effectively placing entire cities “in their grip.”
